How to Create a Portfolio Entity

Prerequisites We assume you have all prerequisites you may need, including: If needed: the VPN is configured to access the Finmars resources If needed: access to the Virtual Machine to work with the sensitive information Must have: registered in Finmars in the needed region environment (self-registered or registered by Finmars) Must have: having permissions set to allow continue with the Action in the Guide Creation of Portfolio Entity Open the “Data” section in the left-hand side menu. Select the “Portfolios” entity from the list under Data . Click the “+ Add” button located in the top-left corner of the portfolio list view. This action opens the Add Portfolio form. Fill in the required fields in the creation panel: Portfolio (Full Name) – the unique name of the portfolio. This will be used to identify it across the platform. Portfolio Type – select from predefined types (e.g., General, Positional). Determines portfolio behavior and classification. Notes – optional field to add internal comments or details about the portfolio’s purpose or structure. First Transaction Date (auto populated, do not fill) – this field will automatically reflect the earliest transaction date once transactions are associated. First Cash Flow Date (auto populated, do not fill) – similar to the above, it will auto-fill based on actual cash flow activity. Click “Create and Exit” to save the portfolio and return to the list view. Alternatively, use “Create” to save and continue editing.